The Named Cross
The inventory records Pomoxis annularis × Pomoxis nigromaculatus. Those are the White Crappie and Black Crappie parents. A fish’s hatchery documentation should retain the actual stock and cross direction rather than assuming every naturally occurring hybrid has the same production history.
Chromosome Context
Research has compared triploid hybrid crappie with diploid White Crappie in experimental ponds. Ploidy describes chromosome sets and is separate from merely having two parent species. A hybrid label by itself therefore does not establish that a particular fish has the intended triploid condition.
Growth and Measurements
Experimental results apply to the fish and pond conditions studied. Neither parent’s largest record is a verified maximum for Magnolia Crappie. Keep individual length and weight, stock provenance and any ploidy verification together before making claims about growth or reproductive potential.
Preserve the Hatchery Record
Parentage and verified chromosome condition are different details. Both help distinguish a documented production fish from an unspecified wild hybrid.
All Lakes With Magnolia Crappie
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Magnolia Crappie records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
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- Charlie Capps Lake Bolivar, MS